Good cosmetic dentistry is the kind nobody notices. The goal is a smile that looks like yours on a very good day.We start with a conversation about what bothers you, then show you the options from least to most involved: a cleaning and whitening, bonding, veneers, or a combination. You see a preview before committing, and you get the cost in writing.Botox and fillers are provided by Dr. Lucas Rudelich and Dr. Curtis Condie.
Mon to Fri from 8 AM · 5255 S 4015 W, Suite 180, Taylorsville
Southwest Dental · TaylorsvilleReady when you are.Call the office or send a request and we will find you a time. Same-day visits are held for emergencies. We speak English, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese. If you saved a 385 number from our old website, please update it to (801) 968-9003.
Veneers cover the front of a tooth with a custom shell of porcelain, shaped and shaded exactly as you and the dentist decide.They close small gaps, hide chips and cracks, cover stains that whitening cannot lift, even out teeth of different lengths, and straighten the look of mildly crooked front teeth without braces. One veneer can repair a single damaged tooth; six to ten can change a whole smile.
The process
Two visits.
At the first visit we plan the shape and shade together, remove a thin layer of enamel, take an impression, and place temporary veneers.Two to three weeks later, the lab-made porcelain veneers are tried in, adjusted, and bonded. The bond is strong enough to eat normally that day. Expect a few days of mild sensitivity while the teeth settle.A digital preview or wax mockup can show you the planned result before anything is done.
Results
What veneers change.
Color, shape and symmetry at once. Most patients choose a shade a step or two brighter than their natural teeth so the result looks real.Ask at your consultation to see examples of similar cases. We can also show you a digital preview of your own smile before any enamel is removed.
Porcelain veneers commonly last 10 to 15 years and often longer. Porcelain resists stain, so they keep their color.Brush and floss as usual, avoid biting hard objects with your front teeth, and wear a night guard if you grind. Veneers are checked at every exam.
Where to nextRelated cosmetic careOther ways to change what people see when you smile.
Mon to Fri from 8 AM · 5255 S 4015 W, Suite 180, Taylorsville
Questions patients ask
Veneer questions
Do veneers hurt?No. The teeth are numbed for the preparation visit, and the bonding visit is usually comfortable without anesthetic. Mild sensitivity for a few days is normal.What do veneers cost?Veneers are priced per tooth and are generally considered cosmetic, so insurance rarely covers them. We give you a written estimate for the number you choose, and financing is available.Are veneers reversible?Not entirely. Because a thin layer of enamel is removed, a veneered tooth will always need a veneer or crown. That is why we plan carefully and preview the result first.
Southwest Dental · TaylorsvilleReady when you are.Call the office or send a request and we will find you a time. Same-day visits are held for emergencies. We speak English, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese. If you saved a 385 number from our old website, please update it to (801) 968-9003.
